The Gap (Brisbane - Qld)

The Gap is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of November 2025, the The Gap (Brisbane - Qld) statistical area (Lv2) has an estimated population of around 18,378. This reflects a growth of 1,060 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,318. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 18,364 in June 2024, based on ABS ERP data release and validation of 83 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,467 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 84.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used, applying proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. According to these projections, the The Gap (Brisbane - Qld) (SA2)'s population is expected to decline by 49 persons by 2041, with specific age cohorts like the 85 and over group projected to expand by 608 people.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees The Gap recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates The Gap averaged approximately 30 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 151 homes. As of FY26, five approvals have been recorded. Between FY21 and FY25, an average of 5.6 new residents arrived per year for each dwelling constructed, indicating demand significantly exceeds supply. New properties are constructed at an average value of $628,000, targeting the premium segment with upmarket properties.

This financial year has seen $1.4 million in commercial development approvals, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. New development consists of 91% standalone homes and 9% medium to high-density housing, preserving The Gap's suburban nature by catering to space-seeking buyers.

With approximately 651 people per dwelling approval, the area demonstrates an established market. Population is expected to remain stable or decline, potentially reducing pressure on housing and creating opportunities for buyers.

The Gap has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

AreaSearch has identified 12 projects that could impact the area significantly. Key projects include Waterworks Road Mixed-Use Development, Tallowood The Gap, Childcare Centre at 1019-1023 Waterworks Road in The Gap, and another Childcare Centre at 689 Waterworks Road & 6 Greenlanes Road in The Gap. These are among those likely to be most relevant.

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The Gap ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

The Gap has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 2.2%, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data.

At this time, there are 9,717 residents employed while the unemployment rate is 1.8% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation stands at 67.7%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Notably, the area has a high concentration in professional & technical services with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

Conversely, manufacturing is under-represented, with only 3.4% of The Gap's workforce compared to Greater Brisbane's 6.4%. Over the year ending September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.6%, and employment declined by 3.5%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable at 2.2%. In contrast, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8% and a fall in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points during this period. State-level data as of 25-Nov shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to The Gap's employment mix indicates potential local employment growth of 7.2% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, The Gap suburb had a median income among taxpayers of $64,882 and an average income of $89,560. These figures are high nationally compared to Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% from financial year ended June 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes for The Gap would be approximately $71,312 (median) and $98,435 (average). Census data from 2021 shows household, family, and personal incomes in The Gap rank between the 81st and 92nd percentiles nationally. Income distribution indicates that 29.0% of locals (5,329 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, reflecting patterns seen in surrounding regions where 33.3% fall into this range. The suburb demonstrates affluence with 42.7% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 87.9% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

The Gap is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with strong rates of outright home ownership

The Gap's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 92.2% houses and 7.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Home ownership in The Gap stood at 39.4%, with 45.3% of dwellings mortgaged and 15.3% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,253, and the median weekly rent was $490. Nationally, The Gap's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

The Gap features high concentrations of family households, with a median household size of 2.9 people

Family households constitute 82.9% of all households, including 44.1% couples with children, 26.7% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 17.1%, with lone person households at 15.4% and group households comprising 1.7%. The median household size is 2.9 people.

The Gap demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

In The Gap, the proportion of residents aged 15 and above with university qualifications is notably higher at 46.9%, compared to Queensland's 25.7% and Australia's 30.4%. This high educational attainment positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 29.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.3%) and graduate diplomas (5.0%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 25.4% of residents holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (14.1%).

Educational participation is high, with 32.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.0% in primary education, 11.0% in secondary education, and 6.4% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transport in The Gap shows there are 76 active transport stops currently operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 8 individual routes providing service. Together, these routes facilitate 1,203 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as good, with residents typically located 255 meters away from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 171 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 15 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in The Gap is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

The Gap demonstrates above-average health outcomes with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 63% of the total population (11,521 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 8.3% and 7.8% of residents respectively. 70.4% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 0% across Greater Brisbane. As of the latest data (2021), 18.0% of residents are aged 65 and over (3,308 people). Health outcomes among seniors in The Gap are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

In terms of cultural diversity, The Gap records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

The Gap's cultural diversity was found to be above average, with 10.6% speaking a language other than English at home and 25.0% born overseas. Christianity was the main religion in The Gap, comprising 48.9%. Notably, Judaism had an overrepresentation of 0.2%, compared to None% across Greater Brisbane.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English (29.4%), Australian (23.0%), and Irish (11.7%). There were also notable divergences in French (0.9%), Scottish (9.6%), and South African (1.1%) ethnicities compared to None% regionally.

The Gap's median age exceeds the national pattern

The Gap's median age is 42 years, which is significantly higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and considerably older than the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Greater Brisbane average, the 45 - 54 cohort is notably over-represented in The Gap at 16.2%, while the 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented at 6.1%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 12.6% to 14.7% of The Gap's population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 7.2% to 6.1%. Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, The Gap's age profile will evolve significantly. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 135%, adding 570 residents to reach 993. Residents aged 65 and older represent 78% of the anticipated growth. However, population declines are projected for the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 cohorts.